The German "Not" - Nicht - 3 Minuten Deutsch Lesson #18 - Deutsch lernen

This video tutorial teaches how to use 'not' in German sentences. It begins with an introduction to the concept of negation, followed by examples demonstrating its use in various contexts, such as describing objects and actions. The tutorial also covers practical applications of negation in everyday scenarios and explains how to differentiate between similar concepts using negation. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the first step in forming a negative sentence in German?

• Placing 'nicht' before the verb

• Using 'nicht' after the subject

• Starting with 'nicht'

• Placing 'nicht' at the end of the sentence

In the sentence 'The ball is not red', where is 'nicht' placed?

• Before the adjective

• Before the subject

• At the end of the sentence

• After the verb

How do you say 'I am not going to the movies today' in German?

• Ich gehe nicht heute ins Kino

• Heute gehe ich nicht ins Kino

• Ich gehe heute nicht ins Kino

• Nicht gehe ich heute ins Kino

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'nicht' to differentiate between two similar nouns?

• Das ist mein Bruder, nicht mein Vater

• Das ist nicht mein Bruder, das ist mein Vater

• Das ist mein Bruder nicht, das ist mein Vater

• Nicht das ist mein Bruder, das ist mein Vater

What is the exception to the rule when using 'nicht' in a sentence?

• It can be placed at the beginning of the sentence

• It can be omitted if the sentence is a question

• It can be used to differentiate between two similar nouns

• It can be used twice in a sentence